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NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, PA

31 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Aeronca 7AC. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2110102')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'PA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2110102'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2110102'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ERA22LA244Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Monongahela, PAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 27, 2022 · N84583 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA20CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Waynesburg, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to his foot slipping off the right pedal and becoming stuck between the pedal and fuselage frame, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.Oct 10, 2019 · N2343E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Toughkenamon, PAThe student pilot’s inadvertent actuation of the fuel shutoff valve, which led to a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and impact with a hangar. Contributing to the outcome was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the fuel shutoff system…Jun 1, 2016 · N83547 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clifford, PAPartial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 6, 2012 · N83826 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11CA372Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Carbondale, PAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not attain the proper landing point.Jun 18, 2011 · N3068E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Finleyville, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Aug 17, 2009 · N83661 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC95LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Smoketown, PAfailure of the pilot to follow the recommended starting procedures.Jul 3, 1995 · N82773 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO95LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sabinsville, PAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise flight which resulted in inflight collision with wires.Dec 4, 1994 · N83073 · Destroyed NTSB NYC90LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Friendsville, PAThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed and stalled the aircraft.Oct 28, 1989 · N4428E · Destroyed NTSB NYC85LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ono, PAAfter a lndg practice flight, solo student plt returned to home field at dusk. First lndg attempt resulted in overshoot and go-around. Since winds were calm, plt elected to land on reciprocal runway due to clear overrun area. This necessitated on obstacle…Oct 15, 1984 · N1069E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC84LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Patton, PAEng quit at an alt of 50-75 ft after takeoff. A forced landing was made in a plowed field. The acft was removed from thefield and examined by a FAA airworthiness inspector at a later date. Inspection revealed the fuel tank was empty and thegascolator was…Jun 6, 1984 · N84399 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82FGT07Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Wellsboro, PADec 31, 1981 · N83073 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA013Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Wellsboro, PADec 31, 1981 · N83073 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81DHA17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Springfield, PAJul 14, 1981 · N82773 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FA088Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Edinboro, PASep 3, 1979 · N83122 · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FA081Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Ottsville, PAAug 15, 1977 · N46SS · Destroyed NTSB NYC76FHM13Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Erwinna, PANov 1, 1975 · N83219 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75AN117Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Macungie, PAJun 10, 1975 · N2630E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FGT05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Gettysburg, PASep 8, 1973 · N84591 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72DGT10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Centre Hall, PAMay 23, 1972 · N84539 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FGM33Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Butler, PAFeb 16, 1971 · N84607 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71DHA05Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Warrington, PAJul 19, 1970 · N3025E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0035Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Matamoras, PAJul 11, 1968 · N3035E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0460Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Butler, PAApr 19, 1968 · N84472 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0412Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Waynesburg, PAMar 31, 1968 · N3797E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0080Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Monroeville, PAJul 23, 1967 · N85148 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0417Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Mechanicsburg, PADec 17, 1966 · N82146 · No damage NTSB NYC66D0197Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · West Chester, PASep 4, 1965 · N85627 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC66F0133Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Warrington, PAAug 10, 1965 · N2477E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC65F0063Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Fredericksburg, PAFeb 21, 1965 · N4500Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0858Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Emporium, PANov 27, 1964 · N84241 · Substantial damage